Derelict Glasgow docks could be the location of a big-budget war movie.

A film company has applied for permission take over the historic Govan Graving Docks for 10 weeks from April 22 to June 28.

The docks would be turned into a film set with one of the docks made to look like a French canal with a destroyed bridge.

Other scenes would include a convoy of army vehicles travelling through the site.

Filming would take place over four days in June with the rest of the time spent on site preparation, rehearsals and removing the set.

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A statement submitted to Glasgow City Council seeking permission states: “The film is a historic drama based during the First World War. A series of locations around the UK are being used to film specific aspects of the production, including land in MOD [Ministry of Defence] ownership on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire.

“The site at Govan Docks has been identified as providing an ideal location to construct a set having the appearance of a bridge over a canal.”

The name of the film and details of the cast are not given.

Filming would take place at the northern two docks with a set built to the east of the pump house.

A temporary extension would be added to the existing building along with a bridge with boats and debris within the dock area.

The statement adds: “It is proposed that all structures and set dressing will be removed on completion of filming and the docks returned to their original condition.

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“In addition, it is proposed that the site will be cleared of graffiti, litter and self-seeded grass land/weeds. This will ensure that the historic application site is returned in a better state then when it was received, helping to preserve the historic dock structures and landscape.

“Local spend in the immediate surrounding area as a result of this proposal will be significant. This will ensure an increase in the use of local services and facilities during the filming period.

“Overall the film use will have a significant economic and financial impact on this local Govan area.”

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The film company is planning to hire the Govan Shed warehouse to use as a workshop to construct the set pieces and also for catering/dining space, rest rooms, toilets and changing rooms.

The application will go before Glasgow City Council.